USC Football: Witness True Freshman Zachariah Branch's Quest for Heisman Glory
You might not have known his name before the season, but if you've watched USC football this season, you now know the name Zachariah Branch.
The speedy wide receiver and returner have already drawn comparisons to some of the biggest names in college and professional football.
For many fans, Branch's journey started in the Trojans' 56-28 win over the San Jose State Spartans in their season opener. Branch displayed his field vision and elite speed on an electric kickoff return for a touchdown and followed it up with four receptions for 58 yards and a touchdown to stamp his name as one of the most dominant debut performances the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum has ever seen.
Two games later, after scoring a touchdown in the Trojans' blowout of Nevada, Branch returned a punt for a touchdown in USC's win over Stanford.
But Branch's success is the product of years of hard work, and an inside look can be found in the latest episode of Whistle's "No Days Off" original series.
His returning ability is reminiscent of an all-time Trojan great: Reggie Bush, who was an elite returner in college.
His speed and expert route-running ability brings to mind a certain receiver who plays in Miami: Tyreek Hill.
Only two freshmen, Johnny Manziel and Jameis Winston, have won the Heisman Trophy. USC has another elite talent who is the current favorite to win the award, which would be his second, quarterback Caleb Williams.
But it would not be unimaginable for the 19-year-old phenom to be in contention for college football's biggest award.
Check out "No Days Off" for a peak inside Branch's training regiment that has led him to become one of the biggest names in college football this season.
